JKP CONSTABLE SYLLABUS

 

JKSSB Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2025 – Home Department

Advertisement Notification No. 12 of 2025

Dated: 24.12.2025

Subject:

Advertisement for the posts of Constable (Executive) in J&K Police, Home Department

 

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), vide Indent No. Home PNG/181/2025 (CC-7658871) dated 05.12.2025, has received requisition for 1815 posts of Constable (Executive Police) under Divisional Cadre in the Home Department, Jammu & Kashmir, to be filled through direct recruitment.

Accordingly, JKSSB invites online application forms from eligible candidates for participation in the selection process.

 

Important Dates

• Commencement of Online Application:
  19.01.2026
• Last Date / Cut-off Date:
  17.02.2026

 

Details of the Advertised Posts

• Name of Post: Constable (Executive Police)
• Total Number of Posts: 1815
• Cadre: Divisional Cadre
• Department: Home Department, J&K

Details regarding:

• Category-wise breakup
• Pay Level
• Educational Qualification
• Selection criteria

are provided in Annexure–A.

 

Physical Tests

• Physical Standard Test (PST) – Annexure-B
• Physical Endurance Test (PET) – Annexure-B

 

• procedure is given in Annexure-C.

 

Terms and Conditions

1. Appointment

The appointment and service conditions of selected candidates shall be governed by the existing rules and regulations of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

 

2. Domicile

• Applicants must be Domiciles of UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
• A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority must be possessed on or before 17.02.2026.

 

3. Vacancies

• Vacancy details are provided in Annexure-A.
• Number of posts may increase or decrease during the recruitment process.
• JKSSB shall not be legally responsible for such variation.
• Recruitment is subject to the outcome of any writ petition/OA pending before competent courts.

 

4. Age Limit

• Age shall be calculated as on 01.01.2025.
• Age limits for Open Merit and Reserved Categories shall be applicable as per government rules.
   

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04.) AGE LIMIT

The requirement of age for applying against these posts, as on 01.01.2025, for Open Merit & various Reserved Category candidates, shall be as under:

S.No.	Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Not Born Before	Not Born After
(i)	OM	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(ii)	SC	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(iii)	ST-1	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(iv)	ST-2	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(v)	RBA	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(vi)	ALC/IB	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(vii)	EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(viii)	Other Backward Classes (OBC)	18	28	01.01.1997	01.01.2007
(ix)	In-Service Police Personnel	18	30	01.01.1995	01.01.2007

(x)
Every Ex-Servicemen having served in the Armed Forces shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from his actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than 3 years, he shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit.

Candidate should not be born after 01.01.2007.

APPLICATION FEE

a) Fee payable:

• ₹700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only)
• In case of candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2 and EWS category, the fee payable shall be ₹600/- (Rupees Six Hundred only).

b) Fee can be paid only through online mode viz. Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

(I) WRITTEN EXAMINATION

a) The examination will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions.
The questions will be set in English language only.

b) There will be negative marking for each wrong answer to the extent of one-fourth (¼) of marks assigned to that question.

c) In terms of S.O. 290 dated 20.08.2021 of Home Department, candidates possessing NCC Certificate shall be awarded bonus marks as under:

• NCC “C” Certificate – 5% of maximum marks
• NCC “B” Certificate – 3% of maximum marks
• NCC “A” Certificate – 2% of maximum marks

 

(II) PHYSICAL STANDARD TEST (PST)

Candidates shall be shortlisted for PST on the basis of written test, which shall be six times the total number of vacancies in each category.

Physical Standards

a) For Males:

• Height: 5’-6” (minimum)
• Chest girth: 32” (unexpanded)
• Chest girth: 33½” (expanded)

b) For Females:

• Height: 5’-2” (minimum)

Relaxations:

• Gorkha Community – Height relaxable by 2 inches
• Bot Tribe – Height relaxable by 2 inches
  (S.O. 343 dated 21.06.2024 of Home Department)

 

(III) PHYSICAL ENDURANCE TEST (PET)

Candidates qualifying PST shall undergo PET as follows:

A) Normal Standards

I) For Male candidates

• Long Race: 1600 meters in 6½ minutes
• Push-ups: 20 (one complete up and down = one)

II) For Female candidates

• Long Race: 1000 meters in 6½ minutes
• Shot put (4 kg): 14½ feet in three attempts

 

B) Relaxed Standards for Ex-Servicemen

Age	Male – 1600 m	Push-ups	Female – 1000 m	Shot Put (4 kg)
Up to 30 years	6½ minutes	20	6½ minutes	14½ feet
Above 30 to 40 years	7½ minutes	16	7½ minutes	12½ feet
Above 40 years	8½ minutes	12	8½ minutes	10½ feet

Explanation I:
Age of Ex-Serviceman shall be his actual age as on 01.01.2025.

Explanation II:
All Ex-Servicemen must qualify written test, physical standards and prescribed medical standards.

Note:
Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test shall be qualifying in nature only.

C) MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Selected candidates, with reference to vacancies, shall be medically examined to assess their physical and medical fitness.

 

 

 

Syllabus for Written Test for the post of Constables (Executive Police/Armed/IRP/SDRF)

 

Marks: 100

No. of Questions: 100

Time: 02:00 Hours

 

DETAILED SYLLABUS

1. GENERAL ENGLISH

• Articles
  Clauses
  Pronouns
  Homonyms/ homophones
  Tenses
  Clauses
  Punctuation
  Synonyms and antonyms
  Analogies
  Idioms and Phrases
  Uses of prepositions

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS (INDIA)

• Important dates in Indian History/Freedom Struggle, different dates and events
  First in world (Adventure, Sports, Discoveries).
  First in India (Adventure, Sports, Discoveries)
  Popular names of Personalities (Religion, Politics, Scientific discoveries, Geographical, Sports, History)
  The Newspaper world – (Current Dailies & Weeklies of India)
  Books & Authors – General
  Famous Places in India
  Languages
  Capitals & Currencies
• United Nations Organizations – Veto Powers, No. of Countries as Members, Principal organs and their functions
  SAARC, ASEAN
• Everyday Science
• World famous Awards –
  (1) in Science
  (2) in Literature
  (3) in Sports
• National Awards –
  (1) in Science
  (2) in Literature
  (3) in Sports
• The world of Sports
  Climate & Crops in India
  Democratic institutions
  Constitution of India (Formation, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles)
  Forms of Government
  Political & Physical divisions of World & India
  Important rivers & lakes in India
  Current events of National and International level
• Agriculture in economic development
  Industrialization and economic development
  Centrally Sponsored Schemes – Guidelines and Objectives
  Indian Foreign Trade

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO J&K

• Abbreviations
  Important dates
  Popular names of personalities and their achievements/Contribution (National and International)
• Weather, Climate, Crops, Means of Transport
  Important power projects and their impact on J&K Economy
• Rivers and Lakes
  Important Tourist Destinations
• History of J&K – Historical places of J&K and their importance
• RTI Act
  Indus Water Treaty and its impact on economy
• Agriculture in Economic Development
  Industrialization and economic Development
• Current events of Local, National and International Importance

4. NUMERICAL AND REASONING ABILITY

• Number System
  Percentage
  Average
  Profit & Loss
  Ratio & Proportion
  Speed, Distance and Time
  Mathematical reasoning
  Basic Algebra
  Mensuration
  Decimal Fractions
  Simple and Compound Interest
  Trigonometry
  Simplification

Reasoning Ability:

• Number series
  Letter series
  Coding decoding
  Direction sense
  Blood relations
  Statements and conclusions
  Logical Reasoning
  Mental Reasoning
  Sequential output tracing
  Assertions and reasons
  Arithmetical Operations

5. BASIC CONCEPTS OF COMPUTERS

• Computer terminology
  Hardware and Software
  Input and Output Devices
  MS Word and MS Excel
  Storage and Operating systems
  Safety and Security
  E-mail and Internet Usage
  Search Engines

 

Syllabus for Written Test for the post of Constables (Telecommunication)

 Marks: 100

No. of Questions: 100

Time: 02:00 Hours

DETAILED SYLLABUS

1. GENERAL ENGLISH

• Articles
  Clauses
  Pronouns
  Homonyms/ homophones
  Tenses
  Clauses
  Punctuation
  Synonyms and antonyms
  Analogies
  Idioms and Phrases
  Uses of prepositions

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS (INDIA)

• Important dates in Indian History/Freedom Struggle, different dates and events
• First in world (Adventure, Sports, Discoveries).
• First in India (Adventure, Sports, Discoveries)
• Popular names of Personalities (Religion, Politics, Scientific discoveries, Geographical, Sports, History)
• The Newspaper world – (Current Dailies & Weeklies of India)
• Books & Authors – General
• Famous Places in India
• Languages
• Capitals & Currencies
• United Nations Organizations – Veto Powers, No. of Countries as its Members, Principal organs and their functions
• SAARC, ASEAN
• Everyday Science
• World famous Awards –
  (1) in Science
• National Awards –
  (2) in Literature
  (3) in Sports
  (1) in Science
  (2) in Literature
  (3) in Sports
• The world of Sports
• Climate & Crops in India
• Constitution of India (Formation, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles)
• Democratic institutions
• Forms of Government
• Political & Physical divisions of world & India
• Important rivers & Lakes in India
• Current Events of National and International Level
• Agriculture in economic development; Industrialization and economic development
• Centrally Sponsored Schemes – Guidelines and Objectives
• Indian Foreign Trade

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO J&K

• Abbreviations, Important dates, popular names of personalities and their achievements/Contribution (National and International)
• Weather, Climate, Crops, Means of Transport
• Important power projects and their impact on J&K Economy
• Rivers and Lakes
• Important Tourist Destinations
• History of J&K – Historical places of the J&K and their importance
• RTI Act
• Indus Water Treaty and its impact on economy
• Agriculture in Economic Development, industrialization and economic Development
• Current events of Local, National and International Importance

4. NUMERICAL AND REASONING ABILITY

The candidates will be tested primarily on the fundamental mathematical concepts and application oriented reasoning. The broad areas will include the following:

Basic Arithmetic:

• Number System
  Percentage
  Average
  Profit & Loss
  Ratio & Proportion
  Speed, Distance and Time
  Mathematical reasoning
  Basic Algebra
  Mensuration
  Decimal Fractions
  Simple and Compound Interest
  Trigonometry
  Simplification

Reasoning ability:

• Number series
  Letter series
  Coding decoding
• Direction sense
  Blood relations
  Statements and conclusions
  Logical Reasoning
  Mental Reasoning
  Sequential output tracing
  Assertions and reasons
  Arithmetical Operations

5. BASIC CONCEPTS OF COMPUTERS

The candidates' understanding of the concepts of computers and its application will be tested and it will broadly cover the following:

• Computer terminology
  Hardware and Software
  Input and Output Devices
  MS Word and MS Excel
  Storage and Operating systems
  Safety and Security
  E-mail and Internet Usage
  Search Engines

6. TECHNICAL SYLLABUS

• Radio Communication
• Modulation – amplitude modulation and frequency modulation, modulation index, carrier signal, modulated signal. AM modulator, FM modulator, demodulation, bandwidth, AM applications, FM applications, AM receiver – super heterodyne radio receiver, FM receiver
• Radio wave propagation – types of propagation – ground wave propagation, sky wave propagation, space wave, AF, IF, RF
• Television Transmission
• Television transmitters
• Antenna – types – dipole antenna, transmission lines feeders, coaxial cables
• Persistence of vision of eye, picture transmission, scanning in picture tube
• Progressive scanning, interlaced scanning, composite video signal, negative picture pulses, video signal bandwidth, channel bandwidth, SSB (Single Side Band transmission), VHF, UHF ranges
• Electronics and Telecommunication
• Radio Wave Propagation – principle, types of propagation, fading
• Modulation and Demodulation – need for modulation, types of modulation and demodulation, introduction to AM, FM & PM, SSB-SC & DSB-SC, block diagram of AM and FM transmitter, FM generation & detection, AM, FM & PM comparisons
• Antenna – fundamentals of antenna, various parameters, types of antennas and application
• Digital Modulation and Demodulation – techniques, sampling, quantization, encoding, concept of multiplexing and de-multiplexing, PAM/PPM/PWM signals and principles
• Mobile Communication – basics of mobile communication, concept of cell site, hand off, frequency reuse, block diagram and working of cell phones, cell phone features, GSM and CDMA technology
• Communication equipments – AM & FM radio concept and working, television concept and working and optical fiber equipments
• Electrical and Electronic Gadgets – UPS, inverter, stabilizer and SMPS working system
• e-Governance – objectives, origins in India, e-Governance project in India, work plan and infrastructure, DBMS, anti-virus
• Electricity
• Electrical units, effects of electric current, conductors and insulators
• Types of solder and flux
• AC circuits
• Magnetic terms and units, magnetic material, properties of magnet, laws of electromagnetism
• Wiring, IE rules, wiring accessories – switches, fuses, MCB, ELCB, MCCB, RCCB, relays
• Earthing – megger, earth tester
• DC generator – principle, parts and functions, types, EMF equation, voltage build up
• Three phase induction motor – principle, parts and functions, slip, speed, rotor frequency, torque, copper loss, applications